Dr. Cordain,
My husband and I have been eating a Paleo diet for over five years, since there was an article about it in the Denver Rocky Mountain News. Before going Paleo, I was trying the Zone Diet. I found that if I wasn't strict about following the Zone diet, I would easily feel “out of the Zone” mentally and physically. I also became tired of eating the processed, overly sweet, Zone bars. We transitioned into the Paleo Diet gradually, first eliminating pasta, breads, rice, then eliminating dairy products and beans. We have always eaten fresh vegetables, fruits and lean protein – now we are eating even more.
We are in our 50’s and our weight and BMI are within recommended ranges and have been stable for years. Initially, we lost between 10-16 lbs. Our doctors are amazed whenever we have our blood pressure, lipids and glucose checked. I only take a very low dose of an asthma control medication; otherwise we are on no other daily medications. We always feel great and have energy for skiing, biking, hiking – even if we don't always work out. People are always telling us how much younger we look for our age.
I love to cook and create new recipes. At first it was a challenge, but it has become easier. It is fun to have friends over for a Paleo dinner and to share how good it feels to eat this way. My husband often tells me I should start a Paleo restaurant.
